Digital Marketing Degree Apprentice Review

by Unilever

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

My role is based in the Dove H&B team. I am currently the Instagram lead for the Dove DermaSeries account and I manage the content and community management. My day to day role also includes carrying out market research and being digital champion for my team.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learned many skills including how to be literate when writing emails, how to present, how to manage and lead projects and also how to work in a team when completing a project. My creativity skills have been developed when bringing forward new ideas.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have enjoyed my programme a lot. The highlights so far have been getting to know an amazing and supportive team, manager and people working outside of the organisation. I have achieved so much more than I expected and have been pushed and given huge opportunites.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

On the work side of things, my work plan is always well thought through and supported closely by my manager and other members in my team, always with my best interests at heart when it comes to relating to the programme. Uni however, is a little less supportive when helping with the course, especially during the pandemic.

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I am consistently offered help and support whether it be from my manager, HR or any department that I may need help from. They have been so good with onboarding and used previous apprentices to help us fit in nicely and make friends before even starting.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

LSBU have been really helpful when supporting studies, but it has gone downhill since the COVID-19 situation. There haven't been any virtual lessons and i am worried for the future courses and how we will teach ourselves the course.

6/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

It gives me more of an understanding when it comes to using the correct terms in business and also a better outook on consumer behaviour.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There are always social events, virtual quizes, netball teams and plenty of events to take part in.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The company gives so many opportunities, externally and internally. I have had the opportunity to work on an amazing brand and I have learned so much about working in a team, how to communicate effectively and grow my confidence in myself and my ideas. They are always supportive of every decision you make and the whole Unilever community is so kind and wecloming.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?

Always be yourself, be prepared to work hard and enjoy the experience.